What did you do to your 2 series today?

MichBadger · 02-11-2019, 08:42 AM

Gave my car its first good wash and tried some Optimum No Rinse for the first time. I was a little bit leery about doing this, but am happy with the process and results. I went to the DIY car wash and gave the car a good soap and rinse. Then came home and went through the Optimum process using pre-spray bottle and then a single small wipe with a clean, wet area of a Costco microfiber wash cloth. I went through about 10 clothes with 16 wipes per cloth. I'm still looking for a good spray on wax I can use after this process during the Michigan winters.

MostlyHarmless · 02-11-2019, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MichBadger

Gave my car its first good wash and tried some Optimum No Rinse for the first time. I was a little bit leery about doing this, but am happy with the process and results. I went to the DIY car wash and gave the car a good soap and rinse. Then came home and went through the Optimum process using pre-spray bottle and then a single small wipe with a clean, wet area of a Costco microfiber wash cloth. I went through about 10 clothes with 16 wipes per cloth. I'm still looking for a good spray on wax I can use after this process during the Michigan winters.

Here's a good review of three spray-on products that should last through the winter. I personally use P&S Beadmaker about once a month as a protective top-coat over my GTechniq coating and it works great, although it's not the longest lasting product. It's so easy to apply; really no different than a detail spray as far as ease of use is concerned.

Sportstick · 02-11-2019, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MichBadger

Gave my car its first good wash and tried some Optimum No Rinse for the first time. I was a little bit leery about doing this, but am happy with the process and results. I went to the DIY car wash and gave the car a good soap and rinse. Then came home and went through the Optimum process using pre-spray bottle and then a single small wipe with a clean, wet area of a Costco microfiber wash cloth. I went through about 10 clothes with 16 wipes per cloth. I'm still looking for a good spray on wax I can use after this process during the Michigan winters.

If you are open to a sealant product, Adam's H20 Guard and Gloss works quite well. Sprays on a wet surface, post-wash, causes water to immediately run off, and remainder dry easily. Leaves a slippery shine. I use every couple of months and is very quick and easy.

https://adamspolishes.com/shop/exter...ard-gloss.html

Elliot174 · 02-11-2019, 02:02 PM

Had my rear windows tinted 50%. Decided against the fronts due to the Law in the UK apparently becoming tighter on any tint for the front

4seriesNL · 02-12-2019, 01:55 PM

ER Catless Downpipe and Jb4 Added!

happyjack · 02-12-2019, 02:13 PM

i'm late in posting: picked her up on friday from BMW collision center after receiving a "love tap" on the rear bumper from an inattentive driver in DC. the love tap was at less than 10 mph...probably more like 5 mph...so no structural damage.

she has a freshly painted bumper and new strip of sport line molding.

Winemaker2 · 02-14-2019, 12:27 PM

My commute is approximately 8 miles on surface roads. Since my 230i is tuned I don't drive very economically. So, I configured Sport mode to chassis only and turned on the start-stop function. It added 3 miles per gallon. Now I am getting 20 mpg vs the 16-17 mpg before.

MostlyHarmless · 02-20-2019, 08:33 AM

No pics yet, but I installed gloss black front grilles and swapped out the crappy Pirelli Cinturato All-Season Run Flats for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

harma24 · 02-21-2019, 06:42 PM

I cracked a windshield while pulling onto the highway!

I was looking to my left at merging traffic and heard a quiet pop. When I looked back to the front, there was a 18" or so long crack along the bottom of the glass. This occurred about 5-10 minutes after I started the car this morning. It was just below freezing and I had the defrost on; I'm guessing that it was thermal shock. Not sure why it happened this morning though; I've used defrost on far colder mornings!

Clear_Blue22 · 02-22-2019, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Winemaker2

My commute is approximately 8 miles on surface roads. Since my 230i is tuned I don't drive very economically. So, I configured Sport mode to chassis only and turned on the start-stop function. It added 3 miles per gallon. Now I am getting 20 mpg vs the 16-17 mpg before.

Wow really? I drive sport + around town after the oil temp reaches normal range but I get about 27mpg average.

Marmugmotleocay · 02-22-2019, 05:50 AM

I installed the red start button that I bought from Mike at x-ph.com

Hammy · 02-22-2019, 05:40 PM

Finally got some tint and did a reflector delete! Couldn't get a wash before pics, it's -10C here today. Unfortunately front tint is illegal here but I don't think it looks too bad.

Heitzer · 02-23-2019, 07:57 AM

Newer got around posting this last year. But the winter is long and boring so here are some pics of my mods.

More details are here:
https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...5#post24422425

MostlyHarmless · 02-23-2019, 02:10 PM

Follow up to my last post to add pics. (Gloss black front grille, square setup 719M wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and now 35% Llumar CTX ceramic tint all around).

CP911 · 02-23-2019, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by harma24

I cracked a windshield while pulling onto the highway!

I was looking to my left at merging traffic and heard a quiet pop. When I looked back to the front, there was a 18" or so long crack along the bottom of the glass. This occurred about 5-10 minutes after I started the car this morning. It was just below freezing and I had the defrost on; I'm guessing that it was thermal shock. Not sure why it happened this morning though; I've used defrost on far colder mornings!

You likely already had a small chip/pit/crack, especially if you do a lot of highway miles. They can hide for a while, but will eventually give way in colder temps as you experienced and form a longer crack. Sounds like it's time for a replacement. Been there a few times and it's no fun. Sorry it happened!

Seanbabs · 02-27-2019, 07:30 AM

Just installed the BMS clutch stop. Best $10 I’ve spent. Stock clutch throw is too long; clutch stop makes shifts so much easier and faster.

Elliot174 · 02-27-2019, 01:11 PM

Cars had a busy day today!

M performance decals fitted both skirts and stripe then I've fitted a red start / stop button!

tlum235i · 03-13-2019, 01:13 PM

Installed the ER chargepipe and a turner intercooler yesterday. I only drove it in comfort mode since the install due to heavy rain recently, but hoping to open it up more today.

paposalsa · 03-13-2019, 08:43 PM

Installed the Rear Roof Window Visor Spoiler, painted to match the MG.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/323501493924

ledpocket · 03-14-2019, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by tiwahu

Electrical tape on tips of side mirrors, in hopes of blacking out the blinding amber light that flashes when turning at night.

1st mod. I just did the driver mirror. The passenger side doesn't blind me like the driver side.

XutvJet · 03-14-2019, 10:48 AM

HJS Euro 6 catted downpipe installed. It's glorious. The sound, the power, the improved throttle response, and the OEM build quality are all excellent.

https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1592348

slow_f22 · 03-14-2019, 11:27 AM

Blew off my shitty plastic OEM charge pipe on my way to my classes this morning. On the bright side time to order car parts! My M235i is my daily so i am fucked at the moment👍

02-11-2019, 08:42 AM	#2157
MichBadger Private 22 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2017 M240ix vert Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Gave my car its first good wash and tried some Optimum No Rinse for the first time. I was a little bit leery about doing this, but am happy with the process and results. I went to the DIY car wash and gave the car a good soap and rinse. Then came home and went through the Optimum process using pre-spray bottle and then a single small wipe with a clean, wet area of a Costco microfiber wash cloth. I went through about 10 clothes with 16 wipes per cloth. I'm still looking for a good spray on wax I can use after this process during the Michigan winters.
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02-11-2019, 02:02 PM	#2160
Elliot174 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: United Kingdom, Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Had my rear windows tinted 50%. Decided against the fronts due to the Law in the UK apparently becoming tighter on any tint for the front Attached Images __________________ Proud Owner of an EB M240i
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02-12-2019, 01:55 PM	#2161
4seriesNL Private First Class 87 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M240i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland iTrader: (0)	ER Catless Downpipe and Jb4 Added! __________________ Instagram: 709m240i
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02-12-2019, 02:13 PM	#2162
happyjack Captain 1657 Rep 922 Posts Drives: '21 F87 M2C 6MT Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: old line state iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 MINI Hatch 5-door [0.00] 2021 BMW M2 Competi ... [9.67] 2023 BMW X5 xDrive40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X3 xDrive28i [0.00]	i'm late in posting: picked her up on friday from BMW collision center after receiving a "love tap" on the rear bumper from an inattentive driver in DC. the love tap was at less than 10 mph...probably more like 5 mph...so no structural damage. she has a freshly painted bumper and new strip of sport line molding. __________________ my garage: '23 G05 xDrive40i m-sport; '21 F87 M2C, 6MT; '17 F25 x-drive28i SAV; '15 F55 mini hatch 5-door retired: '87 E30 MT 'vert; '92 E36 sedan; '99 E36 MT 'vert; '06 E90 x-drive sedan; '07 E83 x-drive30 SAV; '09 E91 x-drive wagon; '12 E89 Z4 MT M-sport; '15 F22 sport line
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02-14-2019, 12:27 PM	#2163
Winemaker2 Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 204 Posts Drives: 2017 230i MSport THP Dinan V2 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: SF East Bay, CA iTrader: (0)	Trying to improve commute gas mileage My commute is approximately 8 miles on surface roads. Since my 230i is tuned I don't drive very economically. So, I configured Sport mode to chassis only and turned on the start-stop function. It added 3 miles per gallon. Now I am getting 20 mpg vs the 16-17 mpg before.
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02-20-2019, 08:33 AM	#2164
MostlyHarmless Second Lieutenant 179 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Salinas, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2019 BMW M240i XDri ... [0.00] 2001 Audi TT Quattr ... [0.00]	No pics yet, but I installed gloss black front grilles and swapped out the crappy Pirelli Cinturato All-Season Run Flats for Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires. __________________ Current: 2018 X3 M40i (PB) Previous: 2019 M240i (EB); 2002 E46 330i in OB
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02-21-2019, 06:42 PM	#2165
harma24 Captain 403 Rep 744 Posts Drives: 2017 M240i Glacier Silver Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: 19.5mi NNW of Boston, MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M240i [0.00]	I cracked a windshield while pulling onto the highway! I was looking to my left at merging traffic and heard a quiet pop. When I looked back to the front, there was a 18" or so long crack along the bottom of the glass. This occurred about 5-10 minutes after I started the car this morning. It was just below freezing and I had the defrost on; I'm guessing that it was thermal shock. Not sure why it happened this morning though; I've used defrost on far colder mornings! __________________ Fun Cars (daily drivers) 2001-2016: 2001 Honda Prelude \| 2016 - present: 2017 M240xi Glacier Silver Coupe Family Cars: 1993-2014: 1993 Honda Accord 10th Anniversary Edition \| 2014-Present: 2014 Honda Odyssey Stable-mate: 2019 - present: 2020 230xi Seaside Blue Convertible
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02-22-2019, 05:50 AM	#2167
Marmugmotleocay Captain 1569 Rep 914 Posts Drives: 2021 BMW X3M Competition Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: York, PA iTrader: (2)	I installed the red start button that I bought from Mike at x-ph.com
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02-22-2019, 05:40 PM	#2168
Hammy Private 39 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW 440i xdrive Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 M240I X-Drive [0.00]	Finally got some tint and did a reflector delete! Couldn't get a wash before pics, it's -10C here today. Unfortunately front tint is illegal here but I don't think it looks too bad. Attached Images
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02-23-2019, 07:57 AM	#2169
Heitzer Private First Class 103 Rep 130 Posts Drives: M235i; BMW S1000RR Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Newer got around posting this last year. But the winter is long and boring so here are some pics of my mods. More details are here: https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show...5#post24422425 Attached Images __________________ [FONT="Arial"] M235i 6 speed, MGM. Wavetrac LSD with altered final drive ratio, MPE, MPK Airbox, side skirts, diffuser, Dinan springs, LCAs.
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02-23-2019, 02:10 PM	#2170
MostlyHarmless Second Lieutenant 179 Rep 292 Posts Drives: 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Salinas, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2019 BMW M240i XDri ... [0.00] 2001 Audi TT Quattr ... [0.00]	Follow up to my last post to add pics. (Gloss black front grille, square setup 719M wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires, and now 35% Llumar CTX ceramic tint all around). Attached Images __________________ Current: 2018 X3 M40i (PB) Previous: 2019 M240i (EB); 2002 E46 330i in OB
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02-27-2019, 07:30 AM	#2172
Seanbabs New Member 8 Rep 16 Posts Drives: BMW m240i performance edition Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Albuquerque iTrader: (0)	Just installed the BMS clutch stop. Best $10 I’ve spent. Stock clutch throw is too long; clutch stop makes shifts so much easier and faster.
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02-27-2019, 01:11 PM	#2173
Elliot174 Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: United Kingdom, Birmingham iTrader: (0)	Cars had a busy day today! M performance decals fitted both skirts and stripe then I've fitted a red start / stop button! Attached Images __________________ Proud Owner of an EB M240i
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03-13-2019, 01:13 PM	#2174
tlum235i Private 54 Rep 81 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	Installed the ER chargepipe and a turner intercooler yesterday. I only drove it in comfort mode since the install due to heavy rain recently, but hoping to open it up more today. Attached Images
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03-13-2019, 08:43 PM	#2175
paposalsa Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 243 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW 228i Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Williamsburg, VA iTrader: (0)	Installed the Rear Roof Window Visor Spoiler, painted to match the MG. https://www.ebay.com/itm/323501493924
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03-14-2019, 10:48 AM	#2177
XutvJet Major General 5538 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: 2011 Cayman Base, 2016 M235 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (-1)	HJS Euro 6 catted downpipe installed. It's glorious. The sound, the power, the improved throttle response, and the OEM build quality are all excellent. https://www.2addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1592348 __________________ The forest was shrinking, but the Trees kept voting for the Axe, for the Axe was clever and convinced the Trees that because his handle was made of wood, he was one of them.
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03-14-2019, 11:27 AM	#2178
slow_f22 Private First Class 17 Rep 101 Posts Drives: m235i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: delaware iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 m235i [0.00]	Blew off my shitty plastic OEM charge pipe on my way to my classes this morning. On the bright side time to order car parts! My M235i is my daily so i am fucked at the moment👍
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